Find Somerville Jail Mugshots
Somerville jail mugshots are held at the Middlesex County Jail and House of Correction in North Billerica. Somerville is a dense urban city just north of Boston in Middlesex County with about 81,000 residents. When Somerville Police make an arrest, the person goes through local processing and then transfers to the county jail for holding. Searching for Somerville jail mugshots requires calling the county jail or filing a written request since Middlesex County does not have an online inmate directory. The Somerville Police records division and the Somerville District Court also hold arrest-related data.
Somerville Overview
Somerville Jail Mugshots at Middlesex County
Somerville is part of Middlesex County. All jail mugshots from Somerville arrests end up at the Middlesex County Jail and House of Correction at 269 Treble Cove Road in North Billerica. The facility holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from the entire county. When the county books someone in, staff take a mugshot, fingerprints, and log all charges. This data becomes the booking record.
The drive from Somerville to the Billerica jail is about 20 miles. Despite being one of the most populous counties in the state with 1.6 million residents, Middlesex County does not offer an online inmate directory. You cannot look up Somerville inmates on a website. The main way to check on someone is to call the jail at (978) 667-1711 during business hours. Give the full name and date of birth. Staff will check the system and tell you if that person is in custody.
| Facility | Middlesex County Jail & House of Correction |
|---|---|
| Address | 269 Treble Cove Road North Billerica, MA 01862 |
| Phone | (978) 667-1711 |
| Online Search | Not available |
How to Search Somerville Jail Mugshots
There are three paths to find jail mugshots for Somerville arrests. The first is the Middlesex County Jail phone line at (978) 667-1711. Call during business hours. Give the person's full name. Staff can check custody status, charges, and booking date. This is the most direct route.
The Middlesex County jail roster page is a third-party tool that may list some inmate data for the county. It pulls from public sources and can help when the jail phone is busy or after hours.
This resource may show limited booking info for people held at the Billerica facility.
The second path goes through the Somerville Police. Call (617) 625-1600 for the main line. The records division handles arrest reports and local booking data. Under MGL c. 41, § 98F, the department keeps a daily arrest log with names, addresses, and charges. It is free to view during business hours at the station on Washington Street. The log does not have mugshots but gives you the names and dates to follow up with the county.
Third, file a formal public records request with the Middlesex County Sheriff. Write to the office and include the person's name, arrest date, and what records you want. Under MGL c. 66, § 10, they must respond within 10 business days. Copies run $0.25 per page.
Note: VINE does not cover Middlesex County, so VINELink cannot be used to search for Somerville inmates or set up custody change alerts.
Somerville Police Arrest Records
The Somerville Police Department is at 220 Washington Street. It processes all arrests within city limits before inmates go to county lockup. The department keeps arrest reports, initial booking data, and the daily arrest log required by state law.
The City of Somerville website links to city departments and local government resources.
Contact details for the police department and other city services are available from this page.
The daily arrest log is a public record under MGL c. 41, § 98F. Walk into the station and ask to see it. No charge. The log covers every arrest made by Somerville officers. Domestic violence cases are excluded from the public log per MGL c. 41, § 97D. Same for sexual assault and abuse protection order violations. All other arrests appear on the log as they happen.
Somerville District Court Records
The Somerville District Court is at 175 Fellsway West. Call (617) 666-8000 for case info. The court handles misdemeanor cases and some felony matters from the city and surrounding areas. Search case dockets online for free through the Massachusetts Trial Court case search.
Court records show charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. They do not include jail mugshots. But finding a case confirms that an arrest and booking record exist at Middlesex County. For in-person visits, bring a photo ID. Copies run $1 to $5 per page. Certified documents cost more. The courthouse is open during normal business hours for record searches.
Somerville Mugshot Access Laws
The rules for getting a jail mugshot in Somerville follow state law. The Supervisor of Public Records ruled in opinion SPR10/152 that mugshots taken before criminal proceedings are public under MGL c. 66, § 10. After a complaint gets filed, the photo enters the CORI system under MGL c. 6, § 167. This timing distinction controls what the Middlesex County Sheriff can release.
Under MGL c. 4, § 7(26), the sheriff can deny a records request based on exemptions for investigatory materials, safety concerns, or personnel files. They must cite the specific exemption. You can appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records. Police departments have some room under 803 CMR 7.10 to release CORI-related mugshots when it helps an investigation.
Record sealing affects older data. MGL c. 276, §§ 100A and 100C allow sealing of misdemeanors after 5 years and felonies after 10 years. Level 1 sex offender records need 15 years. Once sealed, the jail mugshot and booking record are restricted. The CORI law page on mass.gov covers all the details.
Note: Whether a Somerville jail mugshot is public depends on when the booking photo was taken relative to when the criminal complaint was filed.
CORI and Somerville Jail Records
Run a CORI check through the iCORI portal for $25 per search. You need the full name and date of birth. Results come in 24 to 48 hours. Standard CORI shows convictions, active cases, and incarceration records. It does not include mugshot images. But it confirms arrest data held by Middlesex County. If a check shows a Somerville arrest, the booking record is at the Billerica jail.
For state prison inmates, the DOC inmate search covers all 16 state facilities. VINE works for state prisons too. But for Middlesex County inmates, the phone and written requests are your only reliable options. The criminal records topic page on mass.gov ties all these tools together in one place.
Middlesex County Jail Mugshots
Somerville is in Middlesex County. All jail bookings for the city go through the county facility in North Billerica. The county page covers the full search process, contact details, and records access information.
Nearby Cities
These cities border Somerville or sit nearby. Boston is in Suffolk County while the rest share Middlesex County.